Wed Apr 30 04:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Discrimination Against Girls Continues Despite ‘Smart Age’ Claims; Other News
**Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh:** While India boasts of a modern, “smart” era, the persistent discrimination against female infants remains a stark reality. This comes amidst allegations leveled against a singer from the reality show “Paaduta Teegaga”.
Other news includes:
* **Tragedy at Simhachalam Temple:** A wall collapse during the Chandanotsavam festival at the Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam resulted in the deaths of several devotees. Former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed his condolences and urged the government to provide aid to the victims’ families.
* **IPL 2025:** Speculation is rife regarding the captains’ vehicles used in IPL 2025.
* **Other headlines:** Reports include soaring gold prices, an incident involving a woman eloping with her mother-in-law, and the ongoing debate on gender equality in corporate sectors. Further news covers the Telangana 10th-grade examinations and various other local events.
The report highlights the juxtaposition of technological advancements with the deeply rooted social issue of gender inequality, demonstrating a continued need for social reform.
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